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Belarusian hackers increasingly acting as proxies for Russia amid war in Ukraine

Belarus-linked hackers are increasingly aligning their cyber operations with Russia's interests in Ukraine, researchers said Wednesday.

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Belarusian hackers increasingly acting as proxies for Russia amid war in Ukraine The Record by Recorded Future News · therecord.media · Oct 28, 2026 · Primary source
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